The Art of Manliness
#211: Ask Frances - Difficult Conversations, Small Talk, and Charisma
Jun 20, 2016
Frances Cole Jones, author of How to Wow: Proven Strategies for Selling Your Brilliant Self in Any Situation, answers questions on difficult conversations, small talk skills, and charisma. Tips include active listening, finding the importance of your story, handling disagreements with empathy, overcoming height insecurities, and putting people at ease with difficult last names.
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- Thoroughly research the company and interviewer, and prepare small talk topics to ease job interview anxiety.
- Focusing on facts, maintaining a paper trail, and actively listening can facilitate difficult conversations and avoid misunderstandings.
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Coping with Anxiety in Job Interviews
To cope with job interview anxiety, it is important to do thorough research on the company and the interviewer. Also, prepare three small talk topics beforehand to keep the conversation flowing. Demonstrating interest in the company and showing that you have done your research can help ease anxiety.
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